North Star Conspiracy (Seneca Falls Series Book 2)

Aug 05, Jann Barber rated it really liked it. I think there are only five or six books in this particular series and I'll probably read them all. Not only does Monfredo write mysteries, but she pulls historical events into them, as well as people who were the movers and shakers of the time. In her first book, Seneca Falls Inheritance, the historical events involved the Women's Movement and suffrage. I had trouble putting this book down once I started reading. I liked it more than Monfredo's first book; perhaps knowing the backgrounds of many of the characters helped, as I've invested in them and feel as if they're old friends.

I recommend this series and would have given this a 4. Mar 27, Carolyn rated it really liked it. Although I was hampered a bit by not having read the first book in this series I think - there are undercurrents in the relationships between the characters that I did not understand , I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the Fugitive Slave Act in the 's.

The best part of the book was not the mystery, which I didn't find all that compelling, but the social atmosphere and analysis of slavery and other social systems of the day. There were "cameo appearances" by Susan B Although I was hampered a bit by not having read the first book in this series I think - there are undercurrents in the relationships between the characters that I did not understand , I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the Fugitive Slave Act in the 's. There were "cameo appearances" by Susan B.

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These were handled in a way that seemed natural to the story. This book is better historical fiction than mystery, and recommended as that. Sep 24, Annalinda Ragazzo rated it really liked it. I stumbled upon this treasure right on my own book shelf,still not knowing how I acquired it.

But what a well written treat! Monfredo spins a murder mystery set against the backdrop of the underground railroad, abolition movement and women's rights movement centered in western New York. Anthony house in Rochester this summer, I could actually visualize and feel the protagonist I stumbled upon this treasure right on my own book shelf,still not knowing how I acquired it.

Anthony house in Rochester this summer, I could actually visualize and feel the protagonists make their way in this taut mystery. I loved it and can't wait to read Monfredo's other novels in the Glynis Tryon series. Jun 30, Deanna Turner rated it it was amazing.

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I picked up this book in the library because I saw "North Star" and "Elizabeth Cady Stanton" in a very quick perusal of the contents. It turned out to be a book I couldn't put down.

The locale of the story and references to Rochester, where I live, made it very interesting. I have read a number of books on slavery and abolition, detesting the cruelty and thoughts toward slavery. This book also includes the Constitution's acceptance of slavery, which to my thinking made many of our founding fathe I picked up this book in the library because I saw "North Star" and "Elizabeth Cady Stanton" in a very quick perusal of the contents.

This book also includes the Constitution's acceptance of slavery, which to my thinking made many of our founding fathers, including presidents, very hypocritical. I enjoyed this second book of the series very much--a bit more than the first. Again, the sense of time and place is very well done. The author educates as she entertains and I find that a very potent combination. Women's rights are still a main topic, but slavery and the workings of the Underground Railroad are the main focus. Monfredo obviously devotes much time to research and it pays off.

North Star Conspiracy (Seneca Falls Historical Mysteries, book 2) by Miriam Grace Monfredo

I enjoy her characters as well. Sep 06, Stacey Andrews rated it it was amazing Shelves: This was an amazing read! I really like how the parallel between woman's rights and slavery was drawn - no one is free while others are oppressed. Great mystery to boot: Feb 28, Roberta rated it really liked it Shelves: The main character is a small-town librarian, Glynis Tryon. The social problems, sexism and racism of 19th century America all all reflect the times in which the story is set.

I enjoyed this book and intend to search out the rest in the series and look for other books by this author. Feb 12, Alice rated it it was amazing. A look at the fugitive slave act and western New York in the mid 19th Century. This was a fascinating place, culturally alive because of the wealth brought by the Erie Canal. An engaging heroine and interesting plot. This series did slide down hill a bit toward the end. Still, I'm sorry Ms.

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Monfredo hasn't written any more installments recently. Aug 17, Nell rated it liked it Shelves: I am thankful that I don't have to deal with the daily miseries, obstacles, and indignities of life for women in the 19th century, from clothing to restriced choices to less pay for equal work--not that there isn't work to do still. Makes one realize how much courage the leaders of the women's equality movement had. Dec 30, Sara rated it liked it. This is a fun read. Mystery combined with the history of the fight for women's rights and abolition.

Nothing profound, but it's a compelling mystery and a nice introduction to the Underground Railroad and the genesis of the women's rights movement starting in Seneca Falls. Mar 17, Judy Barabas rated it it was amazing. I stumbled on Ms. Manfredo's Gynis Tryon series among some books left by a former tenant. They had been sitting on my shelf for years! Well researched stories blending history, mystery and a touch of romance. They pique your interest in the history of pre-Civil War Amerca.

Aug 19, Madelyn rated it really liked it. This was a great book that I just had to keep reading. It is a blend of mystery, history and romance. The historical issue was regarding slavery in the 's. An outstanding novel and one I highly recommend. Feb 07, Allyson Faith rated it it was ok. The detective is a librarian who is in her thirties and has vowed not to marry. Dec 01, Theresa rated it liked it.

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I enjoyed "meeting" the abolitionists and feminists. I liked the fact that it is about "my town". There were points where it could have been edited down. Clever premise, cool mystery.

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Jan 21, Deanna rated it liked it. Casts light on the plight of escaping slaves through the underground railroad through the eyes of fictional narrator. There is love, mystery, and experiences with actual historical figures. Personal connection to geographic location of text and author. Not chipped or crinkled.

Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. All-ways well boxed, All-ways fast service. St Martins Pr, Signed by Author s. A First Edition, First Printing. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Signed by Author Very fine in dust jacket.

First Edition, First Printing. Clean black boards with silver lettering on spine. No bumping or fading, hint of very slight wear to corners at base of spine. Pages and edges are clean. Clean bright dustjacket is not price clipped, hint of slightest edge wear and a few tiny closed edge tears. Enclosed in new archival quality mylar cover. By the author of "Seneca Falls Inheritance", this book is again set in Seneca Falls, NY just before the civil war and encompasses historical events involving women's rights, the underground railroad as well as an engrossing mystery.

Old Scrolls Book Shop Published: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. The second book in this excellent historical mystery series featuring feisty Seneca Falls librarian Glynis Tryon. Signed by the author on the title page. Old Saratoga Books Published: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket Edition: The second novel in Monfredo's fine, historically accurate mystery series set in Seneca Falls, NY, site of the first Women's Rights Convention in , again features town librarian, Glynis Tryon.

It is , seven years before the Civil War, and Glynis is facing major personal issues as well as taking an active part in local elections and in the Underground Railroad in which Seneca Falls has become an important way station. Add to this the start of Seneca Falls' first theater with a production of Macbeth, and Glynis is being pushed to her limits to keep her life in balance.

That's when a killer strikes. Boards and text are clean and unmarked, tight and square, not remaindered. The dustjacket show sa small, closed, quarter-inch tear in the upper edge of the front panel, a bit of other minor edgewear; no significant tears, no creasing or chipping, not price-clipped. Signed and inscribed by Monfredo in her usual manner at the time, crossing out her printed name on the title page, replacing it with her distinctive, hand-printed version, followed by the inscrpition: A very nice, collectable copy of this historical bibliomystery. Martin's Press, Signed by Author.

This bibliomystery is the second novel in Monfredo's historical mystery series set in the s in upstate New York and featuring Seneca Falls librarian Glynis Tryon, balancing her own life's issues with the momentous issues of the time, including slavery and women's rights; boards and text are clean, tight, square; dustjacket has a light, short crease in lower corner of front panel, minor wear on edges and spine ends..

Stated First Edition first printing, with full number line , in clean original dust jacket. No bumping or wear. Dustjacket is clean and bright, not price clipped, no chips or tears. Enclosed in new archival quality removable mylar cover. An engrossing mystery combined with historical events surrounding women's suffrage movement in Seneca Falls, New York during the mid-nineteenth century. First Edition stated, with full number line in dustjacket.

Clean endpapers; no names, writing or marks. Dustjacket is clean, price clipped at upper corner of front inside flap, has two short closed edge tears. A mystery novel set in Seneca Falls, New York with a background of women's rights and the time leading up to the Civil War. Berkley Prime Crime, Spine creases, owner's name on copyright page, else near fine. Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. Used book in very good condition. Some cover wear, may contain a few marks.

Ex-library with the usual stamps. Used book in good condition. Has wear to the cover and pages. Contains some markings such as highlighting and writing. This bibliomystery is the second novel in Monfredo's historical mystery series set in the s and '60s in Seneca Falls in Upstate New York, site of the first Women's Rights Convention and a stop on the Underground Railroad.